The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the first National Mechanics Certification Tour. BTAC, now in its second year of independent management, has made it a priority to revitalize the Certified Mechanic Program. With the assistance of our generous sponsors Cycles Devinci Inc., Cycles Lambert Inc., Park Tools Company, Raleigh Industries of Canada Ltd, RockShox, Shimano Canada Ltd., and Techno Cycle the courses will be of highest quality.

Set to begin February 4th in Quebec City, and stopping in nine cities from coast to coast, the tour will offer two levels of certification: Level 1 - Basic Assembly and Level 2- Advanced Repair. The curriculum has been developed by professional mechanics and industry veterans in order to offer the most effective use of studentâ€šs time invested. Each course has a strong balance of instruction, demonstration, and practical hands-on experience. Head instructor Denise Belzil will oversee each session with local instructors providing the core components of the courses. Final testing will take place on the last day of the course.

For more details on the course outlines, a complete tour schedule and registration please review the following pages. If you require more information please call us at 1-866-528-2822

Date

City

Course Name

Course Code

Course Fee

Feb. 4-7

Quebec City

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1QCC

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Feb. 4-7

Quebec City

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2QCC

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Feb. 11-14

Montreal

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1MTL

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Feb. 11-14

Montreal

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2MTL

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Feb. 18-21

Toronto

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1TOR

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Feb. 18-21

Toronto

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2TOR

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Mar. 4-7

Vancouver

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1VAN

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Mar. 4-7

Vancouver

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2VAN

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Mar.11-14

Victoria

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1VIC

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Mar.11-14

Victoria

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2VIC

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Mar. 18-21

Calgary

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1CAL

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Mar. 18-21

Calgary

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2CAL

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Mar. 25-28

Edmonton

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1EDM

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Mar. 25-28

Edmonton

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2EDM

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Apr. 1-4

Halifax

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1HAL

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Apr. 1-4

Halifax

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2HAL

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Apr. 8-11

Moncton

Level 1 - Basic Assembly

L1MON

BTAC Mbr. $200 / Non-Mbr. $225

Apr. 8-11

Moncton

Level 2 - Advanced Repair

L2MON

BTAC Mbr. $400 / Non-Mbr. $425

Escape Velocity 2002Courtesy Jeremy Storie

Escape Velocity Cycling Club and their youth program dEVo would like to announce the schedule for the fourth annual March Spring Road Race Series in British Columbia. The dates of this years events are March 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31. All proceeds from this series go to dEVo youth competitive cycling. For more of the race details please visit www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/springseries/index.html or call 604-888-5779.